Forward And Reverse - TOHATSU M 40D2 Owner's Manual

3. Forward and reverse

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Before shifting into forward or reverse,
make sure that boat is properly
moored and outboard motor can be
steered fully to the right and left. Make
sure that no swimmer(s) is ahead or
astern of the boat.
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● Attach other end of emergency
stop switch tether to the operator's
clothing or arm and keep it
attached during cruising.
● Do not attach the tether to a part
of clothing that can be torn easily
when pulled.
● Arrange the tether so that will not
be caught by any object when
pulled.
● Be careful not to pull the tether
accidentally during cruising.
Unintentional stop of engine can
cause loss of control of outboard
motor. Rapid loss of engine power
can lead to falling down or causing
passenger(s) to be thrown over
board.
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Be sure to connect the emergency
tethered stop hook to your waist or
clothing.
The engine will shut down when the
switch lock becomes disconnected
from the engine.
ENGINE OPERATION
Note
Do not increase engine speed
unnecessarily in reverse.
■ F, EF, EFO, EFTO type
Turn the throttle grip toward "SLOW"
and move the Shift Lever quickly to
Forward or Reverse when the engine
speed has reached the lowest rpm.
Reverse Forward
(R)
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Severe damage, and personal injury,
may occur if shifting at high engine
speed.
Engine must be in the slow idle
position before shifting is attempted.
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Before shifting, make sure that no
swimmer(s) or obstacle(s) is ahead or
astern of the boat.
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